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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.66, 580.44 and 254.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.66, 580.44 and 254.82 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.66 : 580.44 = 254.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.66/580.44 = 254.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.66x = 580.44 × 254.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.66x = 147,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,907.72/420.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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